Japan Reopens to the World
Tomorrow, October 11, is the long-awaited day when the Japanese nation will finally lower the drawbridges and allow most foreign tourists to freely enter the country.
Pressure Builds to Reopen Japan to Tourists
Representatives of Japan’s tourism industry are stepping up pressure on the Kishida administration to accelerate the country’s reopening to foreign visitors.
Towards a More Sustainable Japan Tourism
As the Japanese government finally begins to reopen the country to inbound foreign tourists after several years, it is an ideal occasion to rethink how the tourism industry operates and what the Japanese nation should aim to get out of it.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels in Osaka and Tokyo
Last October it was announced that the first luxury brand Waldorf Astoria hotel in Japan would open in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in 2026, but now it has emerged that Osaka will beat the capital city to the punch, planning to open its own Waldorf Astoria in 2024.
Odaiba’s Medieval Europe Faces Destruction
Those who explore the many shopping malls in Odaiba, the manmade island in Tokyo Bay across the majestic Rainbow Bridge, may happen upon a surprise–an indoor area constructed to resemble a medieval European city. It won’t be around for long, however, because it faces imminent closure.
Luxury Hotel Brands Expand to Kyoto
Hotel Okura and the Imperial Hotel have both selected the ancient capital of Kyoto as the next site for their expansion.
Yoyogi Greasers
For many years the 1950s style dancers have been an attraction at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park. They are a private group, not affiliated to the authorities or travel corporations.
Vera Jonas’ Cold Fire
Vera Jonas, Hungarian-born songwriter and singer, performs her song Cold Fire in Tokyo.
Pro Jam Sessions 12: The Mighty John Henry
Dennis Gunn and the boys perform songs from The Mighty John Henry at The Pink Cow Pro Jam of January 30, 2017.
I Wear* Experiment in Shibuya
I Wear* Experiment of Estonia gives its first performance in Tokyo, Japan.
